He made the call on Sunday as he launched the general assembly of the youth from Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF)-Inkotanyi held in Kayonza district of Eastern Province bringing together over 300 participants.
According to figures from the Ministry of Health, 3,375 children aged between 15 and 19 in Eastern Province gave birth in the first six months of 2018 while 2,749 dropped out of school but 1,867 were returned to school after mobilization, 353 never returned while 509 had moved to other regions.
Mufulukye observed that it is possible to address these issues if the youth play an active role.
“When I see an impregnated young girl, children abandoning schools, and young addicted to drugs; I find it a serious problem and wonder what you do to help them to get rid of it,” he said.
“I believe it can be addressed within short time if you play an active role in advising girls and boys on good behaviour,” added Mufulukye.
Mufulukye tasked the youth to draw resolutions enabling them to change youth’s attitudes from grassroots levels and seek assistance from the government where they face challenges.
Lea Batamuriza from Gatsibo district said they will conduct increased mobilizations following advice from the governor.
The youth in general vowed to improve performance and deepen collaboration with local government leadership.
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